U.S. Central Command and Iranian forces have traded drone, missile, gun, and naval fire in the Persian Gulf, with President Trump saying the ceasefire is still holding even as both sides accuse the ot

Asia-Pacific governments are watching the Trump-Xi summit closely because it could reset trade, security, and alignment dynamics across the region. The biggest concern is not only a U.S.-China showdow

The biggest U.S. story is the clash between Donald Trump’s agenda and a growing public focus on affordability, jobs, and economic stability. Recent reporting points to an economy increasingly shaped b

Trump's coalition is showing deeper internal strain as traditional conservatives and MAGA populists clash over policy, power, and party direction. The fight is emerging as a central 2026 story because

President Donald Trump announced a May 17 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., titled "Rededicate 250," where he said the nation will be rededicated as "one nation under God." The event was

The biggest U.S. story is the nationwide push toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, with the White House and America250 coordinating a year of commemorations leading up to July 4. Federal, state

President Donald Trump said 'fantastic' trade deals may have been reached during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to NBC News reporting. The summit also centered on Taiwan

President Trump's visit to Beijing this week has crystallized anxieties among US allies in Asia that Washington and China may strike bilateral agreements that exclude regional partners. Asian nations

Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair ends today, making the leadership transition at the central bank the dominant U.S. economic story. Markets are watching closely for signs of how a new cha

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing on May 14-15, 2026, marks a critical moment in managing US-China rivalry, the dominant force shaping Asia-Pacific geopolitics, trade, and security. The summit

President Trump says Iran’s response to the U.S. ceasefire proposal is totally unacceptable, raising the risk of a wider confrontation. Iran says the U.S. is making unreasonable demands and insists it

President Trump blasted Iran's ceasefire proposal as a 'piece of garbage' and 'stupid,' declaring the agreement on life support after Iran refused to fully surrender enriched uranium. Iranian official